FREE Grant Writing MCQ Question and Answers Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number?
Answer: To uniquely identify a specific federal assistance program
A CFDA number is a unique identifier assigned to each federal assistance program, allowing applicants and agencies to reference specific funding opportunities.
In grant budgeting, what are indirect costs?
Answer: Organizational overhead costs such as facilities, administration, and utilities that support the project
Indirect costs are general organizational expenses like rent, utilities, and administrative support that benefit the project but cannot be directly attributed to a single activity.
What is the main advantage of submitting a Letter of Intent (LOI) before a full grant proposal?
Answer: It allows the funder to gauge interest and helps the applicant determine fit before investing in a full proposal
An LOI allows both the funder and applicant to assess preliminary fit, saving time and effort before the applicant commits to writing a complete proposal.
Which of the following is an allowable cost under most federal grant programs?
Answer: Salary for personnel directly working on grant-funded activities
Salaries for personnel who directly perform work on the grant-funded project are considered allowable costs under federal grant regulations.
What role does a grant proposal's sustainability plan serve?
Answer: It describes how the project will be funded and maintained after the grant period ends
A sustainability plan demonstrates to funders that the applicant has a strategy for continuing the project's impact beyond the grant funding period.
When reviewing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which element should a grant writer examine first to determine eligibility?
Answer: The eligible applicants section specifying who may apply
The eligible applicants section identifies which types of organizations or entities qualify to apply, making it the essential first checkpoint before investing effort in the application.